Causes

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with autism, you may be wondering what causes this condition. While scientists don’t yet have a definitive answer, research suggests that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) develops from a combination of genetic and nongenetic, or environmental, influences. These influences appear to increase the risk that a child …

A child’s digestive system is sensitive. It doesn’t take much for children to suddenly develop diarrhea. For most children, diarrhea is short-lived and only lasts a day or two. But sometimes bouts of diarrhea last longer. Diarrhea in children can quickly go from mild to severe. If proper care is not taken, diarrhea becomes dangerous …